SKF India (Automotive) appoints Bhavna Panigrahi as CHRO
Date: 02 Jan 2026
SKF
India Ltd. (Automotive) has announced the appointment of Bhavna Panigrahi as
its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective January 1, 2026.
As
CHRO, Bhavna will lead the organization’s people and organizational strategy,
with responsibility for talent management, HR operations, industrial relations,
leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She will work closely
with the leadership team to support business priorities, enable long-term
growth, and strengthen a culture rooted in inclusion, performance, and
innovation.
Bhavna
brings over 18 years of rich experience in Human Resources, having contributed
to several leading organizations. She joined SKF India in 2022 as HR Head –
Technology Development and later took on the role of Head HR for the Automotive
business. In these roles, she spearheaded strategic initiatives across people
experience, talent acquisition, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI),
driving impactful outcomes and strengthening business performance.
Bhavna
shared: “Calm leadership and inclusive innovation unlock creativity and
resilience. As SKF India enters its next phase of growth, I am committed to
building people strategies that are closely aligned with business goals,
strengthen leadership capability, and foster an inclusive environment where
individuals and teams can thrive. At SKF, we move people further and I look
forward to contributing to sustainable value creation for people, business, and
society.”
Bhavna’s
appointment reflects SKF’s commitment to empowering people and driving progress
for employees, customers, and communities.